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Written by Admin
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Saturday, 31 May 2008 |
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Situated at Welamboda, Embekke Temple is a deistic shrine dedicated to God kataragama. This is a superb example of architecture in wood, and was established by King Vikramabahu in 1371 AD. The wood art of this temple is astounding - dancers, swans, creepers, soldiers on horseback, floral emblems, double headed eagles, wrestlers, etc. Special treasures are the doorways of sandalwood and the palanquin used by King Rajasinghe II.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 31 May 2008 )
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